This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of travel, contrasting the idealized vision of carefree journeys with the realities of travel-related anxieties and disappointments. It uses the song "I Wish I Could Go Traveling Again" as a starting point to delve into these contrasting emotions.
The initial paragraphs express a longing for travel, but this longing is intertwined with feelings of uncertainty and potential setbacks.
The lyrics highlight the contrast between the romantic image of travel and the often mundane or frustrating realities of it.